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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Onsite
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.
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Job Overview
This position serves as a multifaceted leader within the Georgetown University Medical Center’s (GUMC) team, bridging the gap between high-level constituent engagement and strategic administrative oversight. Reporting to the Vice President for GUMC Advancement, the Chief of Staff and Director of Special Projects will serve as a key convener, collaborator, and project manager for the GUMC Advancement team, which is working to advance and secure significant philanthropic support for Georgetown’s Medical Center. This position plays a pivotal role in multiple core functional areas such as accelerating administrative functions in GUMC Advancement, serving as a key liaison with the EVP’s office, assisting the VP for GUMC Advancement in the day-to-day oversight of the GUMC Adv team’s activities, and managing the team’s budget oversight and spending discretion.
The Chief of Staff will serve as a primary point of contact between the executive office and internal/external constituents, including clinical and research faculty, administrators, and volunteer leaders and supporters. This role also oversees the financial and compliance integrity of the Medical Center’s current use and endowed philanthropic funds, working closely with GUMC’s EVP’s office, advancement leadership, school and unit senior business managers (SBMs), and academic department heads to ensure philanthropic dollars are financially stewarded with precision and transparency. Lastly, with alignment and direction from the VP, this role leads the planning and execution of GUMC Advancement initiatives and special projects that are a strategic priority for GUMC. This work will include communicating project details, building and tracking against timelines, and raising challenges to both internal and external stakeholders to ensure progress is achieved. A successful candidate possesses exceptional diplomatic skills, financial acumen, and the ability to operate in a high-stakes, confidential environment.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Work Interactions
This position integrates complex administrative, financial, and constituent-navigation workflows within the Office of the Executive Vice President to support GUMC's operational and strategic goals. The role reports directly to the GUMC VP of Advancement and maintains a dotted reporting line to the Managing Director of GUMC Operations and Strategic Engagement for navigation functions. The role interfaces extensively with MedStar clinical staff, GUMC department heads, advancement leadership, senior business managers, and Faculty Affairs. This position will also collaborate with the centralized Office of Advancement teams, including Stewardship, Communications, Annual Fund, Alumni Engagement, DATA, Prospect Management, Revenue Management, Campaign Operations, Special Events, Donor Events, and Engagement. By fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring seamless navigation for high-profile constituents, this position directly supports GUMC’s broader mission of research, teaching, service, and patient care, which is rooted in the Jesuit principle of cura personalis.
Requirements and Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
· Experience: 10+ years of overall professional experience with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in executive administration, strategic project management, or healthcare navigation within a highly complex environment.
· Technical Qualifications: Proficiency in financial tracking tools, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and a thorough understanding of HIPAA-compliant communication protocols.
· Skills: Exceptional diplomatic and interpersonal skills, strong financial acumen, and the proven ability to independently manage special projects, facility logistics, and human resources onboarding while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Prior experience in an academic medical center or higher education environment.
· Familiarity with philanthropic fund stewardship and endowed faculty appointment processes.
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$103,723.00 - $202,778.93Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
